Chosun University Ranks First Among Private Universities in Honam Region in Social Responsibility Index Evaluation

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Gwan-woo] Chosun University announced on the 4th that it ranked first among private universities in the Gwangju, Jeonnam, Jeonbuk, and Jeju regions in the ‘2020 Korea Private University Social Responsibility Index.’

The ‘2020 Korea Private University Social Responsibility Index’ is a comprehensive evaluation of private universities jointly planned and conducted by Le Monde Diplomatique and the Korea CSR Research Institute.

This survey, targeting 151 private universities nationwide, was conducted based on the recognition that universities are social institutions serving not only students, professors, and staff but also the local community.

The evaluation considered whether conditions were secured for smooth communication between professors and students, as well as aspects such as the proportion of non-regular workers and public lecture performance for the local community, viewing universities from the perspective of communication and coexistence.

The assessment was divided into seven categories: labor, students, human rights, local community, environment, fairness, and management.

Chosun University received a total score of 563.01 points, ranking first among private universities in the Honam region. It was especially highly rated in the labor and environment sectors.

Min Young-don, President of Chosun University, said, "As the only private university established by citizens in Korea, Chosun University will faithfully fulfill its social responsibilities."

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